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Ministry of Education
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UGC releases list of 24 fake universities
In the interest of students and public at large, the University Grants Commission  has released the list of 24 fake Universities. UGC has said that these 24 self-styled, unrecognized institutions functioning in contravention of the UGC Act have been declared as fake and are not entitled to confer any degrees.
State-wise List of fake Universities
Bihar
- Maithili University / Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga, Bihar.
Delhi
- Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.
- United Nations University, Delhi.
- Vocational University, Delhi.
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008.
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Rozgar Sewasadan, 672, Sanjay Enclave, Opp. GTK Depot, Delhi-110033.
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya , 351-352, Phase-I, Block-A, Vijay Vihar, Rithala, Rohini, Delhi-110085
Karnataka
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Kerala
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala.
Maharashtra
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata.
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research,8-A, Diamond Harbour Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Floor, Thakurpurkur, Kolkatta - 700063
Uttar Pradesh
- Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi  Jagatpuri, Delhi.
- Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya,  Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University , Achaltal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Maharana Pratap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area,Khoda,Makanpur,Noida Phase-II, Uttar Pradesh.
Odisha
- Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Anupoorna Bhawan, Plot No. 242, Pani Tanki Road,Shaktinagar, Rourkela-769014.
- North Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Odisha.
Puducherry
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, No. 186, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road, Puducherry-605009Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP - the matter is subjudice before the District Judge – Lucknow
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 under Section 22 provides that only a University established by a Central, State/ Provincial Act or an institution deemed to be university under section 3 or an institution especially empowered by an Act of Parliament to confer UGC specified degrees under section 22 of the Act. Sub.:- Public Notice on Fake Universities Further, section 23 of the UGC Act prohibits the use of word “University” by any institutions other than a university established as stated above.
Prime Minister's Office
PM prays for good health and speedy recovery of Shri Parkash Singh Badal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has wished senior leader Shri Parkash Singh Badal good health and speedy recovery.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Praying for the good health and speedy recovery of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji."
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Major payment security mechanisms in place to de-risk investments in renewable energy: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh
Major payment security mechanisms to de-risk investment in renewable energy inter- alia include:
- Letter of Credit 
- Payment Security Funds
- Tripartite Agreement  between Ministry of Power, RBI and State Government 
These instruments are invoked in case of delays/default in payment to Renewable Energy Generating Companies and have been further strengthened by the notification of the Late Payment Surcharge Rules, 2022.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. a PSU under MNRE has conducted multiple bids under various tranches under Solar, Wind, hybrid and special configuration bids for RE projects and the tenders have largely been well subscribed.
The Solar Energy Corporation pursues with the States for signing of power purchase agreements. Similarly, measures have been undertaken to ensure timely payment to commissioned plants, including notification of the Late Payment Surcharge Rules, 2022, clauses for letter of credit and provisioning of payment security funds under standard bidding guidelines, and invocation of tripartite agreement  between Ministry of Power, RBI and State Governments.
Government of India have been implementing various performance linked and result oriented schemes, with the objective to have a financially secure, viable and sustainable power sector . Various initiatives undertaken by Ministry of Power  includes Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme , Electricity  Rules 2022, Additional Borrowing space of 0.5% of GSDP to the States linked to power sector reforms, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Additional Prudential Norms for lending by Power Finance Corporation  Limited and Rural Electrification Corporation  Limited, based on the performance of the utilities, Liquidity Infusion Scheme  and PM KUSUM Scheme. These initiatives have been designed to tackle financial and operational issues to bring in the desired financial discipline in Discoms and State Governments.
This information was given by the Union Minister of New Renewable Energy Sh. R.K. Singh in the Lok Sabha Today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
SAFFORN BOWL PROJECT
North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach  under Saffron Bowl project has identified few locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya for saffron cultivation. In Arunachal Pradesh, there is a good growth of organic saffron with flowers. In Meghalaya, sample plantations were grown at Cherrapunji, Mawsmai and Lalingtop sites.
The total cost of the whole project is Rs. 17.68 lakhs for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Out of which, a tentativeamount of Rs.6.00 lakhs has been earmarked for Barapani  site.
The following sites have been identified in Meghalaya under the said project:
- Barapani,
- Cherrapunji,
- Mawsmai,
- Shillong, and
- Lalingtop.
This information was given by Minister of State  of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organises media interaction and millet lunch at Ludhiana Club in association with Kheti Virasat Mission
Millets are gluten-free, high in protein and are good for health : Sh Rajinder Chaudhry, ADG
Millet is the answer to Punjab’s stubble burning: Umendra Dutt
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today organised a media interaction and millet lunch at Ludhiana Club in association with Kheti Virasat Mission.
The Government of India sponsored the International Year of Millets  2023 proposal, which was approved by the UN General Assembly . The Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has also expressed his desire for IYM 2023 to become a "People's Movement" and for India to become a "Global Hub for Millets." PIB Chandigarh is spearheading this movement in the region.They have had millet lunches organized in Tarn Taran and Chandigarh too for the local media with the idea of encouraging the media to give more media space to millets and its promotion.
Sh. Rajender Chaudhry, ADG, PIB Chandigarh, stated during the conversation that "today's young generation is seeing various health related difficulties from an early age due to adoption of the Fast Food Culture of the West. Millets can aid in the fight against various health problems. Millets are gluten-free, high in protein, and have a low glycemic index. Thus, they could also help in weight loss.”
“Millets are beneficial for both consumers and farmers as well as the environment”, he continued. “Millets require less water and electricity to produce. Millets help combat a lot of disorders like obesity, diabetes, anaemia, hormonal imbalance, high cholesterol, etc., so consumers will live healthy lives. Consequently, it is a wonderful source of balanced nutrients. The purpose of today's event is to raise media awareness of millets. As a result, consumption will rise as well, which will raise demand”, he said.
The event's special speaker, Sh. Umendra Dutt, Executive Director of Kheti Virasat Mission, stated: "Millets are no longer considered to be a fringe crop. They are in competition with the cyclical agriculture of rice and wheat. Additionally, they can lessen our carbon footprint. "Millet stalk is a very nice food for cattle," he observed when discussing the burning of stubble. “Farmers don't burn the Millet stalk due to its usage as cattle fodder. This could be an answer to Punjab's stubble burning issue too.”
Sh. Raspinder Singh, Millet growing farmer from Jagraon also spoke on the occasion and pointed that millets are also an integral part of the G-20 meetings and delegates will be given a true millet experience through tasting, meeting farmers and interactive sessions with start-ups associated with millets. He also said, “The earnest effort of the government is truly being seen in the celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023 so that millets can get the due attention, and the same is the intention from the current meet too.”
PIB Headquarters
WALK-IN INTERVIEW
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology , Kochi will conduct a walk- in interview for the post of Senior Research Fellow on contractual basis, at CIFT, Kochi on 26th August, 2019 at 10.00 a.m. More details can be had from the website www.cift.res.in
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Prime Minister's Office
Visit of Prime Minister to the Vatican City
His Holiness Pope Francis received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Saturday, 30 October 2021.
This was the first meeting between an Indian Prime Minister and the Pope in more than two decades. In June 2000, Late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had last visited the Vatican and met the then Pope, His Holiness John Paul II. India and The Holy See have friendly relations dating back to the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1948. India is home to the second largest Catholic population in Asia.
During today’s meeting, the two leaders discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences for people across the world. They also discussed the challenge posed by climate change. Prime Minister briefed the Pope about the ambitious initiatives taken by India in combating climate change as well as India's success in administering one billion Covid-19 vaccination doses. His Holiness appreciated India’s assistance to countries in need during the pandemic.
Prime Minster extended an invitation to His Holiness Pope Francis to visit India at an early date, which was accepted with pleasure.
Prime Minister also met Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation invites applications for Production Linked Incentive  scheme for drones and drone components
Companies who have crossed the PLI eligibility threshold for FY 2021- 2022 can apply
Last date for submitting the application form is 20th May 2022
The Ministry of Civil Aviation  has opened the application window for those manufacturers of drones and drone components, who may have crossed the PLIeligibility threshold for the full financial year . Such manufacturers may submit the application form at https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/application-pli-scheme.
The MoCA order dated 4th May 2022 is at: https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/Application%20for%20PLI%20scheme%20for%20drones%20and%20drone%20components.pdf
The deadline for submitting the application form is 23.59 hours on 20th May 2022.The final list of PLI beneficiaries is expected to be released by 30th June 2022 after detailed scrutiny of their financial results and other specified documents.
Earlier on 20th April 2022, MoCA has published a provisional list of 14 PLI beneficiaries based on the financial results submitted by PLI applicants for the ten-month period .These include five drone manufacturers and nine drone component manufacturers. The MoCA order dated 20th April is at: https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/Public%20Notic.pdf
The eligibility criteria for the PLI scheme for drones and drone components includes an annual sales turnover of INR 2 crore for drone companies and INR 50 lacs for drone components manufacturers; and value addition of over 40% of sales turnover.
The PLI scheme for drones and drone components was notified on 30th September 2021. Under the scheme, a total incentive of INR 120 crore is spread over three financial year which is nearly double the combined turnover of all domestic drone manufacturers in FY 2020-21. The PLI rate is 20% of the value addition which is one of the highest among other PLI scheme. The PLI scheme for drones and drone components is at: https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/230076.pdf
Apart from the PLIScheme, Government of India has carried series of reforms to make India a global drone hub by 2030. This includes notification of the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021; publishing of Drone Airspace Map 2021 which opens nearly 90% of Indian airspace as a green zone, UAS Traffic Management  policy framework 2021; Drone Certification Scheme 2022 which makes it easier for drone manufacturers to obtain a type certificate; Drone Import Policy, 2022 which bans import of foreign-made drones; and the Drone  Rules, 2022 which abolishes the requirement of a drone pilot license for drone operations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reaffirms importance of storytelling
In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi discussed and reaffirmed the importance of storytelling.
Prime Minister noted that the history of stories is as ancient as the human civilization itself and said ‘where there is a soul, there is a story’. He talked about the significance of the convention of storytelling by elder members of the family. He discussed that through his interaction with children in the course of his travels, he realized that jokes had pervaded their lives in a major way, and they had no clue of stories.
Discussing the rich tradition of storytelling or Qissagoi in the country, Prime Minister said that India has nurtured the tradition of Hitopadesh and Panchatantra, which impart wisdom through an imaginary world of animals, birds and fairies. He mentioned ‘Katha’, an ancient form of religious storytelling, cited example of ‘Villu paat’ in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which is a confluence of story and music, and also talked about the vibrant tradition of Kathputli. He noted the growing popularity of storytelling based on science and science- fiction.
Prime Minister praised several initiatives in promoting the art form of Qissagoi including ‘Gathastory.in’ run by IIM alumnus Shri Amar Vyas, initiative by Ms. Vaishali Vyawahare Deshpande in Marathi, initiative by Ms. Srividya Veer Raghavan from Chennai who is engaged in popularizing and disseminating stories related to our culture, ‘kathalaya.org’ initiative by Ms. Geeta Ramanujan, Indian Storytelling Network, and work being done by Shri Vikram Sridhar in Bengaluru, who is very enthusiastic about stories related to Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister also interacted with Ms. Aparna Athreya and other members of the Bengaluru Storytelling Society. The group also narrated a story on King Krishna Deva Rai and his minister Tenali Rama during the interaction.
Prime Minister urged storytellers to find ways to connect the new generation of the country with lives of great men and women through stories. He said that the art of storytelling must be popularized in every home and telling good stories to children should be a part of public life. He ideated that every week, family members should choose a theme like compassion, sensitivity, valour, sacrifice, bravery etc. and each member should tell a story on that subject. He said that the country is soon going to celebrate 75 years of independence, and urged storytellers to propagate inspiring events from the freedom struggle through their stories. He asked them to introduce every major and minor incident from 1857 to 1947 to the new generation through these stories.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi on 9th November
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi on 9th November at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The total cost implication of these projects is Rs. 614 crores. Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of these projects during the event. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh will also be present on the occasion.
The projects to be inaugurated include Sarnath Light and Sound show, upgradation of Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital Ramnagar, sewerage related works, infrastructure facilities for protection and conservation of cows, multipurpose seed storehouse, agriculture produce warehouse of 100 MT, IPDS phase 2, a housing complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium, Varanasi city smart lighting work, along with 105 Anganwadi Kendras and 102 Gau Ashray Kendras.
During the event, Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for projects including the redevelopment of Dashashwamedh Ghat and Khidkiya Ghat, barracks for PAC police force, redevelopment of certain wards of Kashi, parking facility along with redevelopment of park in Beniya Bagh, upgradation of the multi-purpose hall in Girija Devi Sanskritik Sankul, repair work of roads in the city and development of tourist places.
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to media ahead of the Second round of the Budget Session of Parliament
English rendering of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to media ahead of the Second round of the Budget Session of Parliament
(Welcome friends,
All of us are back together once again after the recess during the Budget Session of the Parliament. There will be detailed discussion on the Budget and I am sure the level of debate and discussion will be of good quality. It will be focused on the issues pertaining to the welfare of the poor. We are hopeful of a breakthrough in the GST. One of the reasons for our optimism is that all the states have cooperated in a positive manner. All the political parties have also been extremely positive and cooperative in their response. We have been able to move forward in this direction after arriving at a consensus on certain decisions subsequent to detailed discussion on this issue in a democratic manner. The efforts are on to enlist the co-operation of all to ensure that GST is in place by this session. I am extremely thankful to all of you once again.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 409 India’s cumulative vaccination coverage over 177.67 Crore More than 15 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 177.67 Crore  today. More than 15 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 2 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10401595
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2nd Dose
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9967653
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Precaution Dose
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4180854
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18409542
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2nd Dose
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17443191
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Precaution Dose
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6231673
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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54876416
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2nd Dose
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27909986
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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551851680
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2nd Dose
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444586761
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202278996
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2nd Dose
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180231553
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126416262
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2nd Dose
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112260407
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Precaution Dose
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9671980
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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964234491
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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792399551
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Precaution Dose
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20084507
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Total
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1776718549
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 28th February, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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58
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2nd Dose
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1244
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Precaution Dose
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9703
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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88
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2nd Dose
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1800
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Precaution Dose
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14220
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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80632
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2nd Dose
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415912
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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99085
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2nd Dose
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670285
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14290
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2nd Dose
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142336
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12802
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2nd Dose
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83149
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Precaution Dose
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48327
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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206955
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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1314726
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Precaution Dose
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72250
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Total
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1593931
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
President hosts President of Argentina; says India’s transformative growth and argentine capabilities are creating new opportunities
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received Mr Mauricio Macri, the President of the Republic of Argentina, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . He also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Welcoming President Macri to India, the President said that his visit is taking place at a time when India and Argentina are celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. This makes the visit truly special.
The President said that our economic partnership holds immense promise. The current bilateral trade of around US$ 3 billion does not reflect true potential. He said that India seeks Argentina’s understanding to create market space for Indian pharma products. Several Indian companies are invested in Argentina, particularly in IT and automobiles. Agriculture is another area where we can do a lot more together.
Subsequently, in his banquet speech, President Kovind said in trade and technology, agriculture and Antarctic science, cyberspace and satellites, India’s transformative growth and Argentine capabilities are creating new bilateral opportunities. We are both working to create more space for our people in global governance. In this context, India looks forward to contributing to the “Review of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action” next month.